Vosburg Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rensselaer County, New York. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Rensselaer County, Vosburg Pond ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.1 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Rensselaer County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Vosburg Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Culligan Water ConditioningTroy · 4.9 mi away · NPDES NY0103977
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1